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GU62 ASV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

152,233 mi
Last recorded152,233 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 ASV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 152,233 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 144,721 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 137,731 miles

rear seats folded away at time of test

Pass 22 May 2023 133,253 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 123,498 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2022 123,498 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 111,170 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 103,877 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 103,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 97,223 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 87,060 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 16 May 2017 80,768 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 80,766 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 75,278 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 75,277 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Insufficient repair. (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 53,792 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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GU62 ASV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2012 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 67,597 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU62 ASV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 1 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GU62 ASV?

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What year was GU62 ASV registered?

GU62 ASV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is GU62 ASV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU62 ASV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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